Shiloh Shalom

Reviews

• "Breathtaking"

  30 April 2018

  "I give Shiloh Shalom 10/10, we enjoyed our 3days camping so much and I would recommend it to anyone who loves nature, camping, fishing, swimming or just outdoor games. It is so clean, bathrooms are clean with hot water, there is also a neat kitchen whereby we are allowed to use the stove and fridge for people on campsites and the people there are welcoming."

• "Well deserved holiday"

  02 April 2018

  "Pleasant atmosphere, relaxing, just need more lighting between the trees on the island and the bridge to the island but i enjoyed every minute of it"

• "Weather"

  03 January 2018

  "The place is very run down but the people did there best to make our stay nice. We camped om a site where there was no electricity but they made a plan. Toilets dirty and can be improved a lot"

• "Nice location, Terrible Experience"

  29 December 2017

  "We came to Shiloh Shalom two years ago to camp and fish and had no problems, besides that the only ablution blocks were quite far from the camping sites beyond the point. This year we had a terrible experience. The fishing was amazing, but the rest wasn't. We asked for a specific spot and were told that it was no problem and we could have that spot. We arrive at around 10, and there are day visitors in our spot. The owner did speak to them, but told us that they were leaving at 4pm and didn't mind if we set up while they were there, they took up the WHOLE fishing spot, we could set up our tent but not our goodies below by the fishing spot. We decided not to fight with the owner. The day visitors only left around 3pm and by the time we were set up the day was gone. The next day when my fiance wanted to go have a shower that night, the men's bathrooms were locked and he felt too embarrassed to use the ladies. Christmas day comes, both the ladies and men's ablution facilities are locked, luckily by the point close to where we were camping, there was a toilet (one toilet) that we could at least use, it didn't smell great, and had no tap inside the shack to wash your hands in, but I would've taken any toilet (I'm a woman, I can't just go anywhere like a man unless I want to get an infection). We had organised with the owner for 4 day visitors (one on the 24th and 3 on the 25th), which we paid for when we paid our balance. My family come through on the 25th and were told we didn't pay for them and were told to pay again, we didn't want to ruin anyone's Christmas so we left it and thought we'd get the money back when we leave. There were tons of day visitors on Christmas day and the ablution facilities stayed locked. When my family were leaving, we decided to try and see if the showers were open, and again they were closed. The 26th was the pits, we tried the bathrooms AGAIN, and they were locked AGAIN. I managed to get hold of one of the cleaning ladies at the bathroom (who literally unlocked, walked in, and walked out), and she said that she can't keep it unlocked for us to have a quick shower and that the owner gave two other campsites the keys which we were not made aware of. My fiance had not been able to bath since before we left home on the 23rd, I had luckily had a shower on the 24th because the ladies was open. We are shy introverts and keep to ourselves and decided to just bath out of a bucket back at our campsite, as none of the other campers said anything to us when we lost our cool every time we went to the facilities to find them locked, they watched us and said nothing. The afternoon of the 26th day visitors arrive and want to fish close to us, which we had no problem with, until their child started teasing our dogs and their parents wouldn't tell them to stop. With our dogs being unhappy and constantly barking at these people's noise and teasing, not having a proper shower in days, we decided to start packing up, to which the day visitors asked if we're leaving, when we said we are, they just started moving their things over. WE WEREN'T EVEN DONE PACKING UP. This place has amazing views and it is fun to fish and be out of the city, but they NEED to upgrade their ablution facilities, stop locking them because they don't want the day visitors messing up the bathrooms (this is what the owner told my grandparents when they were paying), and only letting two campsites have keys without telling the rest of us. They need to mark out booked camping spots and not allow day visitors to take over said spots and if they do, ask them to move instead of letting their camping customers wait to set up and enjoy their stay while the day visitors enjoy themselves in a paid for spot. There needs to be more control over day visitors and possibly another ablution facility down by the point. Another huge thing was people didn't have their dogs on leashes, my two small dogs were on leashes at all times besides when they were sleeping in the tent or close to us when no one was around. I saw 5 dogs over the span of our stay that weren't on leases, three of which had barking matches with my dogs, who I could at least control because they were on leashes, but I couldn't do much when other peoples' dogs come running up to mine with owners just moaning at them and fetching them like it's all a big joke. We left a day early (lost about R300), we didn't want to fight for our money back because we were just tired, our dogs were upset and we just wanted to get home. We will not be coming back unless there are serious improvements, the prices are the best I've seen, but I still feel like I should be able to go to the bathroom and shower in clean facilities and be checked in and allowed to set up in the spot I paid for when I do."

• "The arrival"

  04 December 2017

  "Let me be very honest. The people are very friendly , but , the campsites needs to be upgraded very urgently. The ablution blocks are clean but also needs upgrading very urgently. Day visitors are very noisy with loud music and I mean very loud . We left one day earlier because of the day visitors that came on Sunday and chased us from our camping site while we were still packing . Sorry but I would not recommend Shaloh Shalom for campers. Regards Sarel"

• "An unforgettable honeymoon stay"

  04 October 2017

  "Shiloh Shalom is a beautiful, peaceful adorable place We had a great stay. The personal running the establishment is beautiful and absolutely a delight I will recommend Shiloh Shalom to anyone thank you kindly for a perfect 3 day stay. Regards Alta"

• "Amazing place and really affordable"

  20 June 2017

  "The place was absolutely amazing .If you love camping this is a place for you . The chalet was small but comfy and had a heater in for the chilly nights . The kitchen had all the utensils one needed and there is no need to take any utensils with . The braai area was amazing and even had a fireplace you could chill at in the evenings . The two showers with toilets were always clean .I really enjoyed the place and will definitely be going there again . Just take your food and drinks everything else is catered for ."

• "Relaxing"

  19 June 2017

  "Had an awesome tiem next to the river!!"

• "The lovely walks and the view from the little huts"

  18 April 2017

  "We were the only ones on the island and that was actually lovely....I just found that the rooms were a bit damp as it rained for most of the days..but otherwise it was very nice indeed."

• "Great place to relax"

  22 December 2016

  "Had a lot of fun here. The staff is very friendly and they have nice bathroom facilities and a pool. The walking trails are over grown but there are so many places to access the river, it's really nice."

• "Perfect getaway"

  16 November 2016

  "This is not a 5 star hotel, but if you want to escape the rat race for a day or two, its perfect.<br/>It has everything you might need."

• "No one to check us in!"

  29 May 2016

  "One word. Terrible! We unfortunately arrived very late due to car trouble. Tried to contact venue more than once and left voicemail. No response. Arrived and no staff to check us in. Ended up driving all the way to Sasolburg to stay overnight in a hotel with a baby in toe. We would like our money back please."

• "Easter weekend"

  29 March 2016

  "I enjoyed my stay over Easter weekend. The campsite is a little bushveld. The walks on the islands is nice and the birds are plenty. The ablutions are plain but well-kept and clean."

• "Shiloh Shalom"

  29 March 2016

  "a beautiful and piecefull place. It is clean, ablution facility is nice, no problems with hot water , no loud noise. It is just the perfect place to relax and to find yourself again.<div>Will definately return.<div><br /></div></div>"

• "RUSTIC"

  23 March 2016

  "DIT WAS VIR ONS HEERLIK OM HIER TE KON UITSPAN EN NET WEG TE KOM VAN DIE STAD SE LAWAAI. PRAGTIGE OORD. GENOEG KOELTE.<div>VIR DIE PERSOON WAT NET MOOI NIKS WIL DOEN NIE - SOOS EK - IS DIT DIE PLEK OM TE WEES.</div><div>BAIE DANKIE FREDA EN JOU SPAN. DIT WAS VOORTREFLIK.</div>"

• "Shiloh Shalom"

  30 November 2015

  "This is what you call "pure plaas, ryk en lekker"<br />We had a wonderfull stay. the owners is really very friendly and helpfull. Although it is very dry the nature is still unbelievable.I tried to caught fish but even the fish is waiting for the rain."

• "Shiloh Shalom"

  28 September 2015

  "considering the low cost, sure did enjoy the stay, lovely walk to the river."

• "Comfortable Relaxed Atmosphere"

  11 December 2014

  "The owners are very friendly and welcoming. Facilities are clean and well kept. Area is peaceful and tranquil. We loved our stay there and will definitely stay there again in the future."